2D materials inks toward smart flexible electronics

Oyawale Adetunji Moses, Libo Gao, Haitao Zhao*, Zhuo Wang, Mukhtar Lawan Adam, Zhehao Sun, Kaili Liu, Jiahong Wang, Yang Lu, Zongyou Yin, Xuefeng Yu

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    Abstract

    The significant advancement in 2D materials fabrications has ushered a paradigm shift in material chemistry, which in turn has greatly influenced the manufacturing industries, in terms of products offered to the global community. The development of smart flexible electronics is one of such advancements, with remarkable potentials when intelligently understood and applied. This review aims to provide an up-to-date survey of significant flexible electronics manufactured using 2D materials, analyze the additive manufacturing processes involved, anatomize inks formulation processes, properties, and post-treatment necessary for further advancement in smart flexible manufacturing. Finally, some explicit description of various smart applications of 2D materials inks in batteries, micro-supercapacitors, sensors, and other flexible electronics are highlighted, along with enlightening futuristic glimpse into their innovative integration into soft robotics.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)116-148
    Number of pages33
    JournalMaterials Today
    Volume50
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2021

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